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Whoopie Alternative?

So, I hear that whoopie slings are the way to go as far as suspension is concerned. I'm simply wondering if anyone has tried this alternative. I've got some 1/4 inch cord (rated to 800 some pounds, not your standard paracord) and am thinking that I could simply put a taught line hitch, making the equivalent of a whoopie sling. Does that sound like it would work? Does anyone know? Has anyone tried? If the idea works, I imagine that it could be used on any HH setup just as well... Just thinking. Happy Hammocking everyone!

So, I hear that whoopie slings are the way to go as far as suspension is concerned. I'm simply wondering if anyone has tried this alternative. I've got some 1/4 inch cord (rated to 800 some pounds, not your standard paracord) and am thinking that I could simply put a taught line hitch, making the equivalent of a whoopie sling. Does that sound like it would work? Does anyone know? Has anyone tried? If the idea works, I imagine that it could be used on any HH setup just as well... Just thinking. Happy Hammocking everyone!

You could spice the rope to make a pretty equal match.

-AIDAN
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Why don't you try it and let us know how it works for you. I suggest you start close to the ground & give yourself a soft landing spot.

IMHO, I don't think a standard taut line hitch on 1/4" cord will hold your body weight, particularly over the course of a couple of hours of moving around in your hammock. That being said, I've never tried it. Additionally, I think there are other slide & grip knots that hold better than a taut line hitch, the adjustable grip hitch, for example.

Tough to trump a whoopie sling made out of amsteel.
But yeah....try your idea and give us a report)))))) I am uncertain if it would work well but only true way to know is to give it a go.
Give us a full report of your success or fiasco.
Shug

Whoopie Alternative?

The taught line hitch is a great knot, I use it all the time. You can make it grab better by giving it a couple extra wraps before the last overhand. It may hold your weight, but I think it will be VERY hard to loosen and slide again afterwards